E-swathu 2.0 | Michael Cunha commission | Raj Bhavan renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan

E-swathu 2.0

News –

• The state government launched e-swathu 2.0 to provide convenience to property owners in rural areas to get their documents.

E-swathu 2.0:

• • • Aim : to bring all rural properties into a single digital database, regularise unlisted holdings, and strengthen transparent property‑tax collection.
    • Purpose:‑Swathu 2.0 is Karnataka’s upgraded online system for digitising rural property records and issuing e‑Khata in Gram Panchayat areas.
    • Nodal agency – It is implemented by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department through Gram Panchayats and integrated with the Panchatantra software.
    • Property owners in Gram Panchayat limits can apply (via their Panchayat) for e‑Khata and Forms 9/11A/11B by submitting title documents, ID/address proof and supporting records.
    • Benefits : Expected outcomes include
    • Increase in Panchayat and state revenue from rural property tax.

Michael Cunha commission

• The Inquiry Commission, headed by former Karnataka High Court Judge Justice John, submitted its report on the circumstances leading to the death of COVID patients at the Chamarajanagar District Hospital to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Raj Bhavan renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan

News :

• The Governor’s official residence in Karnataka has been renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan’.
• The change is made in accordance with communication from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and has been approved by the Governor of Karnataka.

Additional Information-

• In July 2024, two important halls inside Rashtrapati Bhavan were renamed by President Droupadi Murmu:
• Durbar Hall → Ganatantra Mandap (to reflect the idea of “Republic” instead of the colonial term “Durbar”).​
• Ashok Hall → Ashok Mandap (to emphasise Indian cultural roots and the symbolism of Ashoka/Ashok tree)

BWSSB wins award for water management

• Award Name: Geospatial Excellence Award for Water Management
• Awardee: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
• Issuing Authority: GeoSmart India
• Place of Event: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi